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CVE-2008-7088: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in PhotoPost vBGallery 2.4.2 allows remote authenticat...

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in PhotoPost vBGallery 2.4.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in a certain path. NOTE: this may be the same vulnerability as CVE-2008-0251, but this is not clear due to lack of details from the vendor.

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PhotoPost vBGallery 2.4.2 had an upload flaw that could let a logged-in remote user place code on the server and run it by visiting the uploaded file directly. The public record does not provide a vendor-confirmed fix or score, and it notes possible overlap with another CVE. Exposure is likely limited to sites running PhotoPost vBGallery 2.4.2 with authenticated users allowed to upload files. Internet-facing community forums or galleries would be the primary concern. Treat as high priority if this software is still deployed. Authenticated upload-to-code-execution bugs can become server compromise paths, especially on public forums with many user accounts. Mitigation focus: Check PhotoPost or vendor archive guidance for an official fixed version.; Disable or tightly restrict vBGallery uploads until exposure is understood.; Ensure upload directories cannot execute server-side scripts..

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